Boutique Recruiting · 1 week ago
Senior Design Architect
Boutique Recruiting is representing a renowned architecture firm that is hiring a Senior Design Architect to lead and grow its Los Angeles office. This high-impact leadership role involves managing architectural projects, mentoring staff, and building client relationships while ensuring design quality and compliance.
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Responsibilities
Oversee and manage architectural projects, primarily in the public K–12 education sector
Serve as the lead for the LA office, managing a team of architects
Lead client presentations, interface with school districts, and develop new business
Write proposals, participate in marketing and business development initiatives
Ensure design quality, technical accuracy, and code compliance, particularly DSA
Collaborate with leadership on firm-wide initiatives and shared projects
Review and approve construction documents and design drawings
Mentor and develop junior team members
Help grow the department and firm’s market share in Southern California
Participate in high-level firm leadership with potential for future partnership
Qualification
Required
10+ years of architectural design experience, with a strong background in public K–12 education projects
California Architectural License is required
Deep understanding of DSA processes and compliance
Experience managing project teams and overseeing architectural departments
Strong client-facing experience, including proposal writing and relationship-building
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field
Proficiency in reviewing Revit-based drawings
Self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset with leadership ambitions
Preferred
15+ years of total experience is a plus
Prior experience running or owning a firm is welcomed
Familiarity with Deltek, Office 365, and Autodesk Build
Benefits
Comprehensive medical benefits
Dental and vision insurance
Profit-sharing 401(k) plan
Generous PTO
All 3-day weekends are extended to 4 days
Clear path to equity partnership for qualified candidates
Work/life balance – low stress, high collaboration culture
Company
Boutique Recruiting
Boutique Recruiting provides staffing, employment, temporary and permanent recruiting services for the accounting and finance sectors.
Funding
Current Stage
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